Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com discuss about the new CEC1302 microcontroller from Microchip. This is the first Microchip microcontroller with an ARM core. He writes: Based on a Cortex-M4 core its main feature is its integrated cryptographic engine supporting public key...

Nick Lee managed to install Windows 95 on an Apple Watch. The process was not straightforward but he succeed after a few tweaks to the WatchKit app. The Apple Watch take about an hour to boot Windows 95 due to the reason that it's an emulated version and not a virtualized one. Apple...

This tutorial will show you how to build an internet controlled outlet using ESP8266 wifi module. In this instructable, I will take you along on my journey of building this WiFi Outlet. DIY WiFi Outlet using ESP8266 -...

Lumileds' second generation LUXEON CoB Compact Range LEDs feature an efficacy and output boost of up to 16% over its previous generation arrays. The devices cover different power range directional lamps such as a 35W-equivalent and a 50W-equivalent MR-16 lamp, achieving...

PinJig™ is a time saving tool for rapidly assembling electronics that makes soldering easy. It is a tool for makers that can clamp every single thru-hole component in one easy sequence. Who is this product for - PinJig™ can be used by fellow makers, low volume manufacturers,...

Tyler has build a breakout board for Type-C USB plug and explains how this can be used in various DIY projects. The new Type-C USB connector is the latest addition to the USB connector standards. It offers reversible plugs, direction independent cables, USB3.1 speeds, and 3A charging...

This is a turorial on how to create a programmable scale for weighing objects, parts counting, even directing product flow on a conveyor system.  Parts used are a load cell, an Arduino, and an INA125P amplifier. Arduino Load Cell / Scale -...

Jakub has designed and built a USB breakout board with current monitor – USBuddy: Do you sometimes develop with USB? I do. So I need to access data lines, bus voltage and I’d like to easily monitor the current too. I made myself a small companion (43.5 mm × 22.5 mm, 9.5 g) to do...